Civil Engineering Schools
In Atlanta, Georgia
The city of Atlanta has only one school where civil engineering faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the civil engineering academic community in Atlanta, and the future trends. Academia in civil engineering includes civil engineering training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
- Masters degree in Civil Engineering
- PhD degree in Civil Engineering
Statistics
Professional Trends
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Civil Engineering Employment
| Atlanta | 5,440 |
| Georgia | 8,270 |
Exactly 5,440 of Georgia's 8,270 civil engineering professionals work in Atlanta. Between 2006 and 2010, the number of civil engineering professionals in Atlanta has shrunk by 29%. As the number of civil engineering professionals in Atlanta has decreased, overall employment in Atlanta has increased.
Atlanta Vs. Georgia Civil Engineering employment growth
| 9,690 | 10,180 | 10,360 | 9,630 | 8,270 |
| 7,700 | 8,030 | 7,700 | 6,860 | 5,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Georgia
- Dark Yellow: Atlanta
Civil Engineering VS. All professions salaries in Atlanta
| $51,163 | $53,983 | $53,387 | $56,667 | $56,287 |
| $40,930 | $42,170 | $44,170 | $45,520 | $46,440 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Civil Engineering in Atlanta
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Atlanta
In Atlanta, salaries for civil engineering professionals have increased. In 2010 civil engineering professionals in Atlanta reportedly earned an average salary of $56,287 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, the average salary for civil engineering professionals in Atlanta was $51,163 per year. The growth in the salary of civil engineering professionals in Atlanta is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Civil engineering professionals in Atlanta
10th percentile |
$36,740 |
25th percentile |
$43,363 |
50th percentile |
$52,507 |
75th percentile |
$66,813 |
90th percentile |
$83,343 |
Civil engineering professionals in Atlanta earn a median salary of $52,507 per year. The difference in pay between the civil engineering professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 127%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $36,740 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $83,343 per year.
Average Salaries for Civil engineering professionals and related professions in Atlanta
Drafting |
$50,665 |
Civil Engineering |
$56,287 |
Architecture |
$60,160 |
Construction Management |
$61,210 |
Engineering |
$66,475 |
Atlanta civil engineering professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Civil Engineering schools in Atlanta
There is only one accredited civil engineering school in the city. Many of Atlanta's civil engineering professionals are graduates of this school.
Civil Engineering Programs Offered In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 3 |
There are a total of 3 degree and certificate programs in civil engineering offered by Atlanta's civil engineering schools.
Student Completed Civil Engineering Degrees In Atlanta
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
193 |
master |
74 |
doctor |
16 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 283 |
Approximately 283 students completed civil engineering courses in 2010.